K1 Visa / Fiancé Visa / Fiancé Petition
January 2026 Update: Fee Adjustments and New Issuance Restrictions As of January 2026, the cost and timeline for the K-1 process have been significantly updated. The filing fee for Form …
Form G-639 FOIA Request – the Freedom of Information Act Request
January 2026 Update: Digital Mandates and Processing Standards As of January 22, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has implemented a final rule that officially eliminates paper filing for …
Green Card Renewal
January 2026 Update: Extended Validity and Revised Fee Schedule As of January 2026, USCIS has significantly improved the protections for renewal applicants by extending the automatic validity of a Green …
Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization (for a U.S. Work Permit)
January 2026 Update: Fee Increases and Policy Changes As of January 1, 2026, USCIS has implemented a new fee schedule that raises the cost of Form I-765 to $560 for …
Obtaining a U.S. Passport
January 2026 Update: Processing Times and Fees As of January 2026, the U.S. Department of State has stabilized routine processing times for Form DS-11 at 4 to 6 weeks, while …
How to Obtain a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) / Form FS-240
January 2026 Update: Digital Filing Mandate and Policy Shifts As of January 2026, the Department of State has largely transitioned to the eCRBA system, requiring most parents to submit their …
Differences Between Permanent Resident Status and Citizenship
January 2026 Update: As of January 2026, the financial and legal landscape for immigrants has shifted significantly. The filing fee for Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization) is now $710 for …
Ways You Can Lose Your Permanent Resident Status
January 2026 Update: Vetting Hurdles and Fee Adjustments n 2026, the landscape for maintaining permanent resident status has become significantly more rigorous due to new vetting policies and judicial shifts. …
Temporary Protected Status
January 2026 Update: For the most current list of designated countries and specific registration windows, please consult the official USCIS TPS country list and the Department of Justice EOIR TPS …
I-601A – Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver
January 2026 Update: Processing Backlogs and New Fee Standards As of January 2026, the I-601A Provisional Waiver program remains a critical but lengthy path for those ineligible for adjustment of …